The diary of an Operational Stress Injury clinic psychiatrist during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: This article details one person's experience of working as a clinician during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how veterans are accessing treatment during this time. The …

Gambling and military Service: Characteristics, comorbidity, and problem severity in an epidemiological sample

Abstract: Active military members and veterans both show elevated risk of Gambling Disorder. However, research comparing these groups to civilians in epidemiological samples is …

Serving Rural Veterans with Disabilities: A National Survey of Centers for Independent Living

Abstract: This study comprises a systematic national examination of how Centers for Independent Living can and do support Veteran consumers, especially those living in rural …

Presidential and Gubernatorial Tweets Involving Military Service members and Veterans

Abstract: The military consistently ranks as one of the most highly favorable occupations in the United States (US). However, fewer and fewer people have contact with military …

Shaping the Future of Veterans’ Health Care

Abstract: This article explores a range of combat-related injuries and exposures, and some chronic health problems, that can arise years after military service. The authors assert …

Reconceptualizing the U.S. Military’s Transition Assistance Program: The Success in Transition Model

Abstract: This article describes and proposes the Success in Transition Model as a guiding framework for a reconceptualized Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to support U.S. …

Psychosocial Outcomes of Australian Male and Female Veterans Following Participation in Peer-Led Adventure-Based Therapy

Abstract: Adjunct or second-line therapies are increasingly being utilised among military populations to address treatment barriers and improve mental health outcomes. This study …

Living a life less ordinary: What can the families of essential workers responding to COVID-19 learn from UK military families?

Abstract: Occupational stressors raised by the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively impact on the short and long-term mental health of essential workers as well as that of their …

Soldiering on only goes so far: How a Qualitative Study on Veteran Loneliness in New Zealand Influenced Support During COVID-19 Lockdown

Abstract: On April 25, 2020, Veterans’ Affairs in New Zealand (NZ) contacted approximately 3,000 of 8,000 known military Veterans by phone during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic to …

Health and Service-related Impact of Sexual and Stalking Victimization During United States Military Service on LGBT Service Members

Abstract: Prior research among military personnel has indicated that sexual harassment, stalking, and sexual assault during military service are related to negative health …

Veteran Stroke Survivors' Lived Experiences After Being Discharged Home: a Phenomenological Study

Abstract: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults and third cause of death in the United States. Survivors face challenges postdischarge, including risks in …

Responses to Concerning Posts on Social Media and Their Implications for Suicide Prevention Training for Military Veterans: Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: A “concerning post” is a display of a user’s emotional crisis on a social media platform. A better understanding of concerning posts is relevant to …